Cherry Creek Falls
5 days ago
Trail is dry and free of bugs
5 this month · 78 reports
Meadowdale Beach Park - Lunds Gulch
Puget Sound and Islands
updated 5 days ago
The trail at Meadowdale Beach Park is generally in good condition, with recent reports from November 5 noting it as leafy and muddy. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and no significant bug issues have been reported recently. Port-a-potties are available at both the parking lot and near the beach. The beach itself is described as beautiful, though the return hike can be challenging due to elevation gain. Blackberries were ripe along the trail in late August.
Generated from 41 trip reports. Trails change faster than reports do, so check anything you’d turn around for.
What hikers ask about Meadowdale Beach Park - Lunds Gulch
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As of November 5, the trail is described as leafy and muddy. This is a recent observation, so expect some slippery sections.
The small parking lot can be full, as noted on August 25, but neighborhood parking is often available. Be sure to observe all signage when parking in the surrounding area.
One report from August 12 described overflowing port-a-potties and instances of human waste and trash left on the trail and picnic tables. While this is an older report, it's worth being aware of.
One report from August 12 mentioned navigating around human waste and toilet paper on the trail, though this is an older report. No other specific obstacles were noted in recent trip reports.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh5 days ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
My daughter and I joined the WTA Meadowdale Beach Party for volunteers celebration week today, our second year in a row. We weren't able to make the 10 a.m. start time so we hiked down from the tradit...
Recent2 weeks ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Beautiful and perfect for kids 5+.
Older1 month ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The beach is absolutely beautiful! Well worth the short hike. The return trip is tougher because of the elevation gain. There are portapotties at the parking lot and near the beach,
Older2 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The small parking lot was full when I arrived just before 11am on this lovely summer Tuesday, but there was plenty of neighborhood parking available (don't forget to be careful where you park and foll...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Howdy Puget Sounders,I have been reading your trip reports of ppl behaving badly on trails with some dismay, and had resolved to try not to follow in your footsteps. But. here we are.Today as I tried ...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Nice little hike at Meadowdale, nothing new to report. If you haven't been there in a few years, come back now and see the progress in the stream rehab. Keep this one in mind for the smokey days ahead...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Great local trail for when you want to get in the woods, but don't have time to travel. Saw a Harbor seal and a bald eagle.
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
We hiked Meadowdale Beach Park – Lunds Gulch on Saturday morning. This is a wonderful and underrated trail. The first mile travels through a quiet forest before opening up to a beautiful wide sandy be...
Older3 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
Went there in the evening. The small parking lot at the trailhead was still pretty full. The trail was in good condition and well shaded. Excellent place to see sunset on the beach. Toilets at the end...
Older4 months ago
Puget Sound and Islands > Seattle-Tacoma Area
The trail is in good condition and there is at least one eagle at the beach.If you are participating in "The Great Soccer Ball Hunt" in Snohomish County, there is one here; Jean Bradbury's "Splash".